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As of this writing, Apple has begun making refurbished second-generation iPads available for purchase in its online store. Although the slightly reduced cost of the refurbished models may attract some buyers, the cost hasn't been lowered by a substantial enough amount to likely generate a surge in tablet buying.

All told, the refurbished models are only $50 less than the price of a new iPad 2. For now, the models presently available in Apple's online store (US Only) include:

64 GB Wi-Fi (White and Black) for $649

32 GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $679

64 GB Wi-Fi + 3G for $779

If you're unfamiliar with Apple's refurbishment program, the company tests and certifies all Apple refurbished products and tosses in a 1-year warranty. All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.

Refurbished first-generation iPads remain available in the online Apple store, with the lowest end model - iPad with Wi-Fi 32GB - going for $399.

but its soooo stupid. why bother buying a refurbished iPad when the save is only 50bucks?? that is ZERO offer.
i mean, whom are they trying to fool?? you can just buy it from the airport and save three times more on duty free, or sty like that....

but its soooo stupid. why bother buying a refurbished iPad when the save is only 50bucks?? that is ZERO offer.
i mean, whom are they trying to fool?? you can just buy it from the airport and save three times more on duty free, or sty like that....

Typical Apple... Instead of getting a NEW 32GB 3G + WIFI for $729, I could get a refurb 64GB for $50 more... or in that case I could get a NEW for only another $50.
This is the exact thought process Apple is hoping consumers take, and putting a $50 less price tag on the window may draw in a few new customers.

A colleague at work had an iP4 that went wrong - it was replaced with a refurb which has also gone wrong - he now has no faith in Apple products and I have little faith in their refurbs.

A small sample admittedly but...

But on the cheap iPad note, PCWorld were selling the iPad 1 64Gb with 3G for £399 - not sure if they still are but it is an interesting alternative at that price. A$50 discount for a refurb would not interest me. But that's just me.

If I a, not mistaken, their refurbs are covered under the same 1 year warranty. You open a refurb and it looks, feels, and even smells brand new. $50 isn't much, but I am sure some people view it as the price of a case or some other neat accessory.

If I a, not mistaken, their refurbs are covered under the same 1 year warranty. You open a refurb and it looks, feels, and even smells brand new. $50 isn't much, but I am sure some people view it as the price of a case or some other neat accessory.

The "looks, feels, and even smells brand new" is because Apple replaces them with a new battery and outer shell.

Apple Certified Refurbished

Fast, free shipping on all refurbished products.

We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty.
All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.
Limited supplies, but updated frequently. Availability is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.

The "looks, feels, and even smells brand new" is because Apple replaces them with a new battery and outer shell.

Apple Certified Refurbished

Fast, free shipping on all refurbished products.

We test and certify all Apple refurbished products and include a 1-year warranty.
All refurbished iPad models also include a brand new battery and outer shell.
Limited supplies, but updated frequently. Availability is guaranteed upon receipt of full payment.

A colleague at work had ipad2 coveran iP4 that went wrong - it was replaced with a refurb which has also gone wrong - he now has no faith in Apple ipad2case products and I have little faith in their refurbs.

A small sample admittedly but...

But on the cheap iPad note, PCWorld were ipad 2 accessory selling the iPad 1 64Gb with 3G for £399 - not sure if they still are but it is an interesting alternative at that price. A$50 discount for a refurb would not interest me. But that's just me.

The same people that would spend $10,000 if Steve Jobs took a steamy dump, froze it, and etched his signature on it with an Apple logo.